Afghan Migrants
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Afghanistan
Over 20,000 Afghan Migrants in Iran Receive ID Cards
DID Press: Identity registration centers in the cities of Zahedan and Mashhad have begun operations, registering the identities of more than 20,000 Afghan migrants—an action expected to reduce their documentation challenges. The National Statistics and Information Authority announced that, in…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Detains 9,000 Afghan Migrants in First 3 Months of 2026
DID Press: Ministry of Interior of Turkey announced that during the first three months of 2026, approximately 9,000 Afghan migrants were detained in Turkey due to the absence of legal residency documents. According to the report, these individuals were identified…
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Afghanistan
IOM: 1,492 Afghan Migrants Died on Dangerous Routes in 2025
DID Press: International Organization for Migration reported that at least 1,492 Afghan citizens either died or went missing on migration routes in 2025. According to the report, Afghan migrants accounted for the highest number of fatalities on migration routes in…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Resumes Crackdown on Afghan Migrants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Authorities in Pakistan launched a renewed wave of arrests targeting undocumented Afghan migrants in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the end of Eid holidays. Security forces are expected to intensify enforcement measures, accelerating detentions and deportations of…
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Afghanistan
Over 3,700 Afghan Migrants Return from Pakistan and Iran in 24 Hours
DID Press: In the past 24 hours, a total of 3,704 Afghan migrants have returned from neighboring countries, with 3,621 arriving from Pakistan and 83 from Iran through official border crossings. According to Afghanistan National Television, the returning migrants are…
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Afghanistan
Tehran: Afghan Migrants Unite Against War, Foreign Intervention
DID Press: Afghan migrants residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran gathered in Tehran for a conference, where they voiced their strong opposition to war, foreign intervention, and threats against nations, emphasizing Islamic and human solidarity. The “Islamic and Human…
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Immigrants
Afghan Migrants in Iran Celebrate Half of Sha’ban: Display of Unity and Religious Identity
DID Press: On the occasion of the birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS), Afghan migrants residing in Iran held vibrant celebrations across multiple cities, marking this auspicious occasion with grand ceremonies and gatherings. The Half of Sha’ban Festival, celebrating the birth…
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Afghanistan
After Washington Shooting, Afghan Migrants Face Increased ICE Detentions
DID Press: Following November 26 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington by a recently arrived Afghan refugee, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified detentions of Afghan nationals, raising widespread concern among families and migrant communities. The…
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Afghanistan
Experts Warn Iran’s Afghan Migrant Policy Fuels Systemic Exclusion
DID Press: Tehran this week hosted the 25th expert session of the Rahel Association, focusing on “Afghan Migrants as a Complex Social Issue in Iran.” Experts at the gathering argued that the structural exclusion of Afghan migrants stems from the…
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Afghanistan
Afghan EVAC Leader Urges Mass Protests Against US Immigration Delays
DID Press: Afghan EVAC, led by Sean van Diever, has criticized recent U.S. immigration policies, calling them “insanity,” and urged Afghan migrants to organize public demonstrations in protest. In his statement, van Diever highlighted the widespread frustration and anxiety among…
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